Salil Panigrahi is a visionary hotelier par excellence with a keen eye for visual design and aesthetics, which has inspired him to create some iconic resorts in the Maldives. Salil started his career as a certified chartered accountant at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. A deep understanding of the products, markets, and industry trends makes him an invaluable asset to the Maldivian tourism industry. Salil Panigrahi was conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) by the Government of India on January 9, 2021, as a recognition of his significant contributions to the tourism sector in the Maldives.

Dillip Ratha leads the company’s operational finance, project finance, and asset management, supporting overall growth, profitability, and performance. He has expertise in a range of jurisdictions around the world, including India, Africa, and the Maldives, bringing with him a strong discipline and financial methodology and a keen sense of institutional best practices. Dillip has been instrumental in managing the cost efficiencies across resort operations, always maintaining the group's financial strength and liquidity headstrong through the most challenging of times. He ensures that costs remain within industry-accepted metrics while constantly inspiring business heads to strategically achieve greater financial efficiencies.

Shrikant Dash started his career with HSBC and then created a start-up in the technology world. Having sold the start-up, he engaged in project management of resort development in the Maldives and was then engaged in managing investments, both debt and equity, for the development groups, opening 5 resorts in 5 years. He brings a strong entrepreneurial acumen, project development expertise, and skill at driving business through strategic initiatives. Over the last decade, he raised more than US$ 200 million in equity and over US$ 500 million in bank debt even as the company battled through the financial crisis of 2008. Shrikant works closely with and supports Salil Panigrahi on business development. He is focused on expanding the company portfolio and establishing and driving Atmosphere Group's growth and expansion over the coming years.

An experienced growth leader, hotelier, and management expert, Stephane Laguette has over 30 years of experience in the global hotel industry. Stephane’s key strengths include a result-oriented approach, a keen eye for innovation, and a passion for growth. Years of diverse roles and portfolios, including 10 years with Accor Group, helped hone Stephane’s impeccable sales and marketing skills. A global citizen, Stephane has gained profound experience from living and working in different countries and from exposure to diverse cultures, which provided him with opportunities to solve multiple problems and develop comprehensive strategies.

A consummate hospitality veteran with over 28 years of experience, Souvagya Mohapatra has spent most of his professional career with MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts. At MAYFAIR, Souvagya played a significant role in building the brand from the ground up, establishing several renowned luxury resorts pan India. He has contributed to the Indian hospitality industry through his involvement in reputed organisations and national associations such as The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Souvagya received the ‘Honorary Diploma for Outstanding Contribution and Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality’ under the auspices of the World Academy of Arts & Culture, the World Congress of Poets during its 39th Annual Event. He has been featured in Hotelier India’s Power List every year from 2016 to 2021 and recognised as the Hotelier of the Year during BBC Good Food & Food Food Awards in 2018.